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Ramesh K

Ramesh K

Logistics
CHENNAI

Summary

Experienced Cargo Manager with over 25 years of experience in Cargo /Logistics. excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Highly Motivated ,energetic and passionate
individual with over 25 years of experience in Cargo
Management and has got thorough knowledge of
cargo operations and cargo acceptance procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated cargo professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Working Partnerargo

Cargo Business
CHENNAI
01.2019 - Current
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Cargo Operation Head

GI Smart E Cargos
CHENNAI
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • To assist Sales Team.
    To liaise with all Domestic airlines for space and
    smooth cargo operations.
    To conduct cargo audits – Pan India (Station visits).
    To liaise with Hindustan unilever Ltd depot
    (Hasangarh) for maximum cargo pick up.
    To liaise with Amazon Chennai for smooth delivery
    of shipments picked up
    from Hasangarh within time frame given.

Operations South India and Port Blair

SOVIKA AVIATIONS
CHENNAI
10.2012 - 07.2017
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • To overlook total cargo operations (Warehouse and
    Air side Operations)
    and to liaise with Government authorities, Setting
    up stations, to do weekly and monthly audits and
    report to the Vice President on daily basis.
    Have setup Port Blair, Cochin and Bangalore
    station successfully.
  • To liaise with the principle (Go Air) (Air Costa)
    Sovika Freighter), AAI, DGCA
    and BCAS.
  • To monitor day to day operational issues at the
    warehouse and to ensure smooth function of the unit.
  • To train all staff every 3 months
  • Control handyman on day today basis
  • Visit controlling station periodically and to ensure
    all S.O.P of GO AIR, Air Costa Sovika Freighter is
    been followed by all staff.
    Conduct cargo audits every 3 months and spot checks every fortnight.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Sr.Cargo Manager – Cargo Operations

Green Airways
CHENNAI
05.2012 - 10.2012
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • To look after entire cargo operations.

Cargo Services Manager- Tamilnadu & Kerala

Kingfisher Airlines Ltd
CHENNAI
08.2007 - 04.2012
  • Handling cargo of 28 departures and arrivals with a
    daily load of 25 to 35 tons.
  • Load planning resulting to maximum yields per
    aircraft.
  • Load planning to give effective acceptance and
    ensure the upliftment of same.
  • Planning of shipment evolving effective distribution
    yielding to lean sectors
    going to capacity and not compromising on service
    levels.
  • Planning of export cargo on flights reducing
    operational cost and increasing operational
    profitability and efficiency.
  • Allocation of functional responsibilities and
    practicing job rotations to build
    team confidence.
  • Preparation of and revenue reports post departure
  • Periodical check of documents and reports to check
    on compliance to systems
    and procedures.
  • Co-ordinating with channel partners and custom
    house agents for clearance of ex
    both exports and import cargo.
  • Upliftment of export cargo as per the rules and regulations of the Indian Custom’s
    Act.
  • Liaising with handling agents, the airport, airline
    personnel and customs.
  • Weekly, fortnightly and monthly reporting to sales
    and operations.
  • Co-ordinating with interline airlines /agent,
    planning high shipments on loss
    making routes identified on timely basis.
  • Proficiency in handling Import and export cargo.
  • Conducting sales plan on unproductive sectors.
  • Active participation in Sales plan and selling, target
    and strategic planning for
    achieving the same.
  • Resolving customer grievance against operation
    and handling Cargo.
  • Coordinating with other station for timely delivery
    of value added shipment .
    •Promoting Kingfisher Airlines as a most reliable
    airline for Domestic and International
    cargo.
  • Enhance channel partners loyalty toward airline by
    concentrating on operational and incentive- based
    business environment.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • CORPORATE MILESTONES: Received Best Employee of the Department-Cargo,
    1st Runner –up for the year 2011.

Sr.Oargofficer Cargo

Jet Airways Cargo
CHENNAI
03.1993 - 07.2007

Joined Jet Airways on 26th July 1993 – 7th
Aug’2007.
• Executed the first air waybill out of Chennai. Agent
– Zeus Air Services.
First Batch as Junior Cargo Agent and later
promoted as Sr. Cargo Service Agent,
and promoted as Sr.Officer cargo.

  • AIRPORT HANDLING : Co-ordination with the
    ramp and the Load & Trim staff in
    loading cargo in the Aircraft which involves
    supervising and handling all types
    of cargo like valuables, Diplomatic Mails, On-Board couriers, Human Remains,
    Live animals etc., adhering to the rules and
    regulations of DGCA and Airport Authority.
  • WAREHOUSE HANDLING : Work involves
    accepting, planning and manifesting out bound
    Cargo for flights to various destination, handling
    inbound flight cargo(following up discrepancies and
    tracers through sabre) Other areas of work involves
    co-ordination with 85 cargo agents.
  • Dealing with direct customers, compiling business
    analysis, reports, inventory procedures, supervising
    labour work force.
  • At present the entire cargo operation from booking
    to delivery is computerized and done in cargo
    automation.
  • Handling cargo of 33 departures and arrivals with
    daily load of 35-40 tons.
  • Training and development of junior staff in handling
    cargo efficiently.
  • Active participation in sales plan and selling, target
    and strategic planning for achieving the same.
  • Resolving customer grievance against operation
    and handling cargo.
  • Enhance agents loyally toward airline by
    concentrating on operational and incentive based
    business environment.
  • Conducting contingency meeting to maintain
    smooth flow in operation and customer service.
  • Handled [Number] calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Sales Executive

Prakash Express Lines Ltd
CHENNAI
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
  • Was asked to look after Sales and Day to Day Cargo
    Operations, sales and to report to the branch
    manager

Education

Associate of Arts - Commerce

MADRAS UNVERSITY
CHENNAI
06.1984 - 07.1987

Skills

Positive working relationships,Good communication skills Quick learning Punctual Flexible and Reliable to new challenges Ability in generating good & better team spirit

Timeline

Working Partnerargo

Cargo Business
01.2019 - Current

Cargo Operation Head

GI Smart E Cargos
08.2017 - 12.2018

Operations South India and Port Blair

SOVIKA AVIATIONS
10.2012 - 07.2017

Sr.Cargo Manager – Cargo Operations

Green Airways
05.2012 - 10.2012

Cargo Services Manager- Tamilnadu & Kerala

Kingfisher Airlines Ltd
08.2007 - 04.2012

Sr.Oargofficer Cargo

Jet Airways Cargo
03.1993 - 07.2007

Sales Executive

Prakash Express Lines Ltd
01.1990 - 01.1992

Associate of Arts - Commerce

MADRAS UNVERSITY
06.1984 - 07.1987
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